SOYBEANS– Soybeans were slightly higher today, after a 5 1/4 cent gain in the overnight session. The first WASDE report of the year is scheduled for Monday. Pre-report estimates show analysts expecting an increase in ending stocks to 294 mb, from 290 mb in December. Yesterday’s weekly export sales report showed 877k mt in soybean purchases, for the week ending …
Pure Hedge – Livestock and Grain
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Chart of the Day – March Soybeans
Is the recent downtrend in Soybeans over or just pausing? The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Sign Up to receive Walsh Trading’s 1st Half of 2026 Market Outlook First Half of 2026 Outlook for the Livestock and Grain markets. Thursday, January 8, 2026 If you like this article and …
Soybeans Pullback on Thursday
Soybeans– Soybeans moved lower today following the rally yesterday. It seems likely that China will come through on their 12 mmt export commitment now, after making some larger purchases this week. China has committed to buying 25 mmt for 2026. Today’s weekly export sales report showed 877k mt in soybean purchases, for the week ending January 1st. The top buyer …
Bullish reversal up in wheat
Short covering was the name of the game in today’s March 2026 Chicago wheat futures market, hitting a new high for the week. This rally is promising for further strength in wheat, in my opinion. The rally is coming as dry weather increases concerns about crops in the United States Plains states. With the managed funds holding a net short …
Soybeans Rally on Wednesday
Soybeans– Soybeans were up 9 cents in the overnight session and continued to rally during today’s session. Brazil’s weather outlook has improved over the past month, but southern Argentina is still dealing with dryness. The market may be adding in some weather premium. There was a flash sale of 336k mt of beans to China yesterday. Today, China bought another …
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Grain Spreads: Corn Strangle
Sign Up to receive Walsh Trading’s 1st Half of 2026 Market Outlook First Half of 2026 Outlook Please join me for a grain webinar every Thursday at 3pm Central. We discuss supply, demand, weather, and the charts. Sign Up Now Commentary Corn saw a heavy volume session, but values went virtually nowhere as prices stalled in the middle of the …
Chart of the Day – March Corn
Chart of the Day The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Sign Up to receive Walsh Trading’s 1st Half of 2026 Market Outlook First Half of 2026 Outlook for the Livestock and Grain markets. Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Can Corn catch a rally to start this new year? If you …
Corn Was Higher at Mid-day but Closed Lower
Soybeans– Soybeans were lower on the day, after trading 3/4 cents higher in the overnight session. China bought 10-14 cargoes yesterday for March, May, and April delivery. China’s purchases are now estimated at 10 mmt of the 12 mmt target set for February. It now seems more likely that China could meet the export target, however upside is likely already …